Respiratory Therapist — Expert Patient Care & Team Collaboration

Riverside Hospital; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner at Riverside Health System in Gloucester, VA provides comprehensive respiratory care, plans and evaluates treatments for assigned patients, and adheres to safety and quality standards.

Under leadership, you will collaborate with physicians and nurses, document orders, and participate in quality improvement initiatives to advance RHS Respiratory Care Services. Requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field and NBRC credentials.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field (Required).
• Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field (Preferred).
• 1 year Respiratory Therapist experience (Required).
• RCP license with the Virginia Department of Health Professions upon hire (Required).
• CRT or RRT NBRC licensure upon hire (Required) or
• ACLS Provider within 1 year (Required).
• CPR/BLS Certification - required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, implement, and evaluate the Respiratory Care Plan for patients.
• Use infection control techniques per departmental procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to create and evaluate treatment plans.
• Complete documentation and ensure orders are current or discontinued.
• Participate in meetings and projects to improve Respiratory Care Services.

Education

Associates Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field (Required)

Bachelors Degree, Respiratory Therapy or Related Field (Preferred)

Job description

The Respiratory Care Practitioner at Riverside Health System in Gloucester, VA provides comprehensive respiratory care, plans and evaluates treatments for assigned patients, and adheres to safety and quality standards.

Under leadership, you will collaborate with physicians and nurses, document orders, and participate in quality improvement initiatives to advance RHS Respiratory Care Services. Requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field and NBRC credentials.